Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39483, Seth Eddy, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Eddy, Seth
S. 39483
CONTENTS

14.562 Vermont R
Seth Eddy
of Greenboro in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Huntington of the Connecticut line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 of Sept r 1818 and sent to Timothy Stanley Esq r Greenboro, Vermont
  Arrears to 4th of  Sep r 1819  132.80    Semi-ann. all'ce ending  Mar. 1820.  48.00    16 Mo. 18      30        $150.80  
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
1888 March 20 F M Eddy - history Prior

Seth Eddy, private Orleans County Vermont.
Various services —
One year in col. Huntington's reg. Conn't line,
17. April, 1818.
The magistrate who ministers the oath must certify that the witnesses are credible disinterested; and his official character & signature must be attested by the county clerk under his seal of office.
4 June 1819
Timothy Stanley Judge
Craftsbury, Orleans Co: Vt.
Corrected & admitted
In the presence of the undersigned Clerk of Orleans County Vt.

I Seth Eddy of Greensboro, in the County of Orleans and State of Vermont testify and say that I listed into the continental service in the month of May in the year 1775 for seven months or eight months, and served that term of time in Captain John Chesley company Col. Samuel Willis Regiment Connecticut forces stationed near Boston, that in December in the same year before my time for the first enlist- ment had expired I listed for one year and served in Capt. Elizer Hubbard Company Col. Judiah Huntington Regiment Connecticut forces until my time had expired, was stationed the first part of the time near Boston and the latter part of the time at & near New York, that in the month of April in the year 1777 I listed for seven or nine months in Capt. Eldkins company Col. Herman Swifts Regiment was stationed on the North River and in Penn- sylvania after my time was out I was discharged, I think I never received any written discharge, part of the time I served as a non commissioned officer. Dated at Greensboro, April 17 th 1818.
Seth Eddy
State of Vermont Orleans County ss. Greensboro, April 17 th 1818 Then Personally appeared Seth Eddy the subscriber of the foregoing declaration and after being duly cautioned and examined made solemn oath that the same contained the truth and nothing but the truth before me.
James Stanley Judge of Orleans County Court
I Seth Eddy further testify and say that I am infirm and reduced in circumstances and need the assistance of my country for support.
Seth Eddy
Sworn to before me June 3 rd 1818 at Greensboro.
James Stanley Judge of Orleans County Court

And I hereby certify that the said Seth Eddy has produced satisfactory proof that he served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy as stated in his declaration that he is in indigent circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary of the Department of War
Seth Eddy, Private Orleans County Vermont. Various services - One year in col. o Huntington's reg. t Conn. line. 17. April, 1818.
The magistrate who administered the oath must certify that the witnesses are credible and his official character & signature must be attested by the county clerk under his seal of office.
June 4 1819 Timothy Stanley, Judge Knapp'sbury, Vt. Orleans Co. Vt. Corrected & admitted
State of Vermont Orleans County ss. Jericho 7. January 1819.
I certify that the Hon. Timothy Stanley is first assistant Judge of Orleans County Court duly qualified and that the foregoing is his signature. Mrs. H. Allen Clerk of Orleans County Court

Rev. 1812 Wars Section
ms and
November 7, 1925
Mrs. Frank M. Butterfield New Milford Pa.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 39483, it appears that SETH EDDY enlisted, place not stated, and served as private and non-commissioned officer with the Connecticut Troops as follows:
From May, 1775, seven or eight months in Captain John Chester's Company, Colonel Samuel Wylls' Regiment.
Immediately afterward, one year in Captain Elizur Hubbard's Company, Colonel Jedediah Huntington's Regiment.
From April, 1777, seven or nine months in Captain Elderkin's Company, Colonel Heman Swift's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 17, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Greensboro, Orleans County, Vermont.
There is no data on file relative to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner
Date of death not on agency book ms 11/7

Rev. & 1812 War Section
July 12, 1926
Mrs. Frank M. Butterfield New Milford, PENNA.
Madam:
I have to advise you relative to the Revolutionary War pensioner, Seth Eddy, S. 39483, that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of his death, you should apply to the Record Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: "Seth Eddy, Certificate No. 14562 issued September 9, 1819, rate $ 8 per month, commenced April 17, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Vermont Agency".
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

39.483 5 - Seth Eddy in April 1818 w/ Vicar Good, Orleans Co Vt
Enlisted in May 1775 with Capt Chester & Col. Hillys Col Reg going to Boston & in Dec 1776 enlisted for one year as Capt Hubbard - Col Huntington Col reg - part of the line near Bunker Hill near New York. On April 1777 engaged 8 mi under Capt Elders Col Reg Swift & was stationed in North River & in Oct. Dec. at State Prison Penitentiary at Enniskerry

MRS. FRANK M. BUTTERFIELD NEW MILFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
April 30, 1926
Bureau of Pensions Washington
Under date of Nov. 7, 1925, I received much helpful data of the service of my great great grand father.
Seth Eddy, pension claim S. 39483.
I have been unable to find the date of his death and may I ask the favor of the date when his pension was discontinued.

I thank you for the careful answers you have made to my requests, and for any data you may find as to his death.
Very respectfully,
Inez Sheep Bullfield

MRS. FRANK M. BUTTERFIELD NEW MILFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
Oct 7 1925
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Sir:
Please search the records of your department and send me any data you may find of my great great grandfather Seth Eddy, who while living in Greensboro Vt. had, prior to March 1820, applied for a pension, and probably allowed within the next two years.
Was married in 1779 while living at Chatham Conn.
It is possible his name was

David and married in 1783, but not probable.
I thank you for the carefulness with which you search for the information, we can obtain no where else.
Yours very respectfully,
Isaac Sharp Buttingfield
New Milford Pa.

39 483 Ref INVALID.
File No. 39 483
With Eddy Pr. Her War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 148
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1925 Nov. 7. H. L. to Mrs. Frank M. Butterfield & Mrs. 1926 - July 12 - Mrs. Frank M. Butterfield advised her to obtain date of last payment of pension etc.

The deposition of Thomas Abbey of Lawfull age
The deponent saith that he was well acquainted with Seth Eddy & did serve with him, One year in the Revolutionary war in the Connecticut Line (reg't) in the year 1776 in the Regiment commanded by Judiah Huntington and in the Company commanded by Capt Elizer Hubbard and that he was Honorably Discharged at Garrison near New York in Jan y 1777 and that he was a Faithfull Soldier in said Regiment
Chatham June 24 th 1818 ————— Thomas Abbey
Middlesex County ss - Chatham June 24 th 1818 Personally appeared Thomas Abbey the signer of this deposition & after being duly cautioned made solemn Oath to the Truth the therein contained before me
A Nathaniel Cornwall Jus Peace
State Connecticut, And I further make known, I do certify that the s. Tho. county Middlesex, Abbey is a creditable witness & disinterested in the cause. Chatham, July 24 1819. Nathl Cornwall Jus Peace B

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex I John Dike Clerk of the court of common pleas for the county of Middlesex do certify that Nathaniel Cornwall was on the 24 th day of June 1818 and on the 24 th day of July 1819 - and now is a justice of the Peace within and for said county of Middlesex as per commissions on file in my office and that his names subscribed to the preceding certificates marked A, B, C is his proper hand writing & Signatures
In Testimony Whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court this 26 th day of July A 1819 -
J. Dike Clerk
Thomas H. Bee
Before him.

So where it may concern - This may certify That I was acquainted with Seth Eddy in the Revolu- tionary War & was knowing to his service as a soldier in the Continental Service for the term of one year (viz) in the year 1776 & that he served in the Regt. commanded by Colonel Huntington & in the campaign commanded by General Lord Howe & that he was honorably discharged at Brandywine near New York in Jan y 1777 & that he served as a faithful soldier in the Glastonbury June 23 d 1819 - Amos Fox
Hartford County to Glastonbury June 23 d 1819 - Personally appeared Amos Fox the above sign- & made oath to the above certificate before me - Daniel E. Hubbard Justice Peace
State Connecticut, Hartford County, Glastonbury, July 1819.
And I further give to be known, & do certify, that the s d Amos Fox, the above deposing witness, is a credit- able witness, & disinterested in the case.
Daniel E. Hubbard Just. Peace.
Hartford July 21. 1819 I Thomas Chester clerk of the County Court of said County of Hartford certify that David E. Hubbard Esq r is a Justice of Peace for said County. & I know on the 23 d day of June 1819 ever since has been - & I believe that the two above signatures of his name are his signatures. Witness my hand & the seal of said Court. Thomas Chester Clerk